| Efficiency analysis of a multi-specialty telemedicine service. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10908440 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The goal of this project was to assess case turn-around times for store-and-forward and real-time video consultations in the Arizona Telemedicine Program. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five components contributing to total case turn-around time were analyzed. Each parameter was submitted to statistical analysis and compared for store-and-forward and real-time sessions. RESULTS: Turn-around for real-time are longer than for store-and-forward sessions. Real-time sessions take longer, from when the consulting clinician is contacted to the time the case is reviewed. This is compounded by the fact that real-time sessions sometimes need to be rescheduled. For both types of consults, the time to deliver the final report is the longest segment of the total turn-around time. CONCLUSION: Several factors contribute to case turn-around times. By identifying and analyzing each contributing factor, it is possible to revise consult protocols to improve efficiency. |
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Authors:
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E Krupinski; P Webster; M Dolliver; R S Weinstein; A M Lopez |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Telemedicine journal : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association Volume: 5 ISSN: 1078-3024 ISO Abbreviation: Telemed J Publication Date: 1999 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-08-22 Completed Date: 2000-08-22 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9507612 Medline TA: Telemed J Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 265-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Arizona Telemedicine Program, University of Arizona and Department of Radiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA. |
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Arizona Efficiency, Organizational* Humans Remote Consultation / organization & administration* Time Factors |
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